I am having problems with my 2004 ford taurus. I had to remove the powersteering pump to change my broken airconditioner compresser. I put every thing back together. I charged the airconditioner and bled my steering system. The powersteering does not work, and the fluid is foamy. when I turn the engine off fluid squirts out of the vent hole of the pump. I cant find any leaks. One forum said to take the boot off the passenger side of the end of the racketpinion and tighten a nut where it connects to the tie rod. There is no nut. Please help!!!!!!

Disable the ignition by disconnecting the ignition module or disconnecting the camshaft position sensor.

Raise and safely support the vehicle so the front wheels are off the floor.

Place jackstands under the front of the vehicle.

Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.

Crank the engine with the starter motor and add fluid until the level remains constant.

While cranking the engine, rotate the steering wheel from lock-to-lock.The front wheels must be off the floor during lock-to-lock rotation of the steering wheel. Do not hold the steering wheel on the stops.

Check the fluid level and add fluid, if necessary.

Enable the ignition system. Start the engine and allow it to run for several minutes.

Stop the engine and check the fluid level. Add fluid, if necessary.If air is still present in the system, purge the system of air using Power Steering Air Evacuator 021-00014 or equivalent, as follows:

Make sure the power steering pump reservoir is full to the COLD FULL mark on the dipstick or to just above the minimum indication on the reservoir.

Tightly insert the rubber stopper of the air evacuator assembly into the pump reservoir fill neck.

Apply 20 inch Hg maximum vacuum on the pump reservoir for a minimum of 3 minutes with the engine idling. As air purges from the system, vacuum will fall off. Maintain adequate vacuum with the vacuum source.

Release the vacuum and remove the vacuum source. Fill the reservoir to the COLD FULL mark or to just above the minimum indication on the reservoir. Install the evacuator tool again.

With the engine idling, apply 20 inch Hg vacuum to the pump reservoir. Slowly cycle the steering wheel from lock-to-lock every 30 seconds for approximately 5 minutes. Do not hold the steering wheel on the stops while cycling. Maintain adequate vacuum with the vacuum source as the air purges.

Release the vacuum and remove the vacuum source. Add fluid, if necessary.

Start the engine and cycle the steering wheel. Check for oil leaks at all connections. In severe cases of aeration, it may be necessary to repeat the procedure.

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Stop the engine and check the fluid level. Add fluid, if necessary.If air is still present in the system, purge the system of air using Power Steering Air Evacuator 021-00014 or equivalent, as follows:

Make sure the power steering pump reservoir is full to the COLD FULL mark on the dipstick or to just above the minimum indication on the reservoir.

Tightly insert the rubber stopper of the air evacuator assembly into the pump reservoir fill neck.

Apply 20 inch Hg maximum vacuum on the pump reservoir for a minimum of 3 minutes with the engine idling. As air purges from the system, vacuum will fall off. Maintain adequate vacuum with the vacuum source.

Release the vacuum and remove the vacuum source. Fill the reservoir to the COLD FULL mark or to just above the minimum indication on the reservoir. Install the evacuator tool again.

With the engine idling, apply 20 inch Hg vacuum to the pump reservoir. Slowly cycle the steering wheel from lock-to-lock every 30 seconds for approximately 5 minutes. Do not hold the steering wheel on the stops while cycling. Maintain adequate vacuum with the vacuum source as the air purges.

Release the vacuum and remove the vacuum source. Add fluid, if necessary.

Start the engine and cycle the steering wheel. Check for oil leaks at all connections. In severe cases of aeration, it may be necessary to repeat the procedure.

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The oil pump is an essential piece of equipment that keeps your Ford Taurus running. It lubricates the engine by keeping the oil circulating. Without this lubrication, the engine wouldn't run. An oil pump is usually located in the oil pan. If you want to change the oil pump and replace it with a new one, roll up your sleeves and get ready for some dirty work.

Things You'll Need

Wrench

New oil pump

New A/C bolts

Remove Old Oil Pump

Drive your Ford Taurus up onto ramps or lifts so you have room to work as you pull out the oil pump. You could also use a jack, but make sure you brace the front wheels so they don't roll. In addition, set the emergency break firmly into position so the car doesn't roll.

Take the engine out and put it on an engine stand then remove the upper intake manifold. Take off the valve covers then the accessory drive belt.

Remove the power steering pump and the alternator. The water pump is the next component to remove, followed by the A/C compressor and bracket.

Rotate the pulley shaft clockwise to remove the crankshaft pulley. It has left-handed threads.

Pull out the oil pan and the oil pump screen and tube. Take off the front cover and the timing chains and remove the crankshaft timing gears. Finally, remove the oil pump, taking note of the bolts you removed and in which order you remove them.

Insert New Oil Pump

Install the new oil pump and put the bolts back on in the same manner you removed them. Tighten these bolts to 71 to 106 in-lb.

Reinsert the crankshaft timing gears, timing chains and front cover. Put the oil pump screen and tube back on, torquing the bolts to 71 to 106 in-lb, and torque the nut to 15 to 22 ft-lb.

Put the oil pan back in, then the crankshaft pulley. Install the A/C compressor and bracket using new bolts for the A/C. Add the water pump, alternator, power steering pump, the accessory drive belt, valve covers and upper intake manifold.

Replace the engine back into your Ford Taurus and fill the crankcase. Start your engine and look for leaks in the area you were working.

not a cheep job you can have the compresser rebuilt or chance a seconds a hand one but either way your looking at a system recharge.Go for the rebuild and shop around for a cheeper garage that still offers a warrenty.

Could have a bad powersteering switch..But usually it effects turning both directions..If you can drive it get it scanned at autozone..They dont charge for scanning it..Even if you dont have a engine light sometimes you can have a code..The powersteering switch is suppose to let the computer bump up the idle air control when you turn,,because it puts more load on the engine..

When you open the hood ,,look on the passenger side,and you will see the drive belt..It goes around different pulleys ,,and its one belt..To one side you will see the powersteering pump..It should have a cap on it that says powersteering on it..Its kinda of complicated job to change the pump,,without the tools..